Polestar, Elettra Benelli new number one for Italy

ROME - Polestar, the premium Swedish brand of high-performance electric cars, has announced a new appointment at the helm of Polestar Italia. Starting from July 1, Elettra Benelli, already part of the management team of Polestar Italia, will hold the position of market director, taking over from Dimitris Chanazoglou, who has decided to undertake new professional challenges outside the Group.

Elettra Benelli joined Polestar Italia in 2022, on the occasion of the official launch of the brand on the market, as Head of Customer Experience. Subsequently, she also took on the role of Head of Customer Experience & Business Development, further expanding her responsibilities within the organization. Over the past year, she has made a decisive contribution to the development of the network of agents at a national level, achieving significant results. According to the company, her contribution will continue to be central in the next steps for the development of the brand in Italy.

“Elettra’s appointment will ensure strategic and operational continuity in the future development and growth of Polestar in Italy,” said Kristian Elvefors, global commercial head of Polestar. “Under her leadership, Polestar Italia will be able to decisively continue its expansion plan and strengthen its physical presence in the country. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Dimitris for his valuable contribution to the development and consolidation of the brand in Italy over the past two years.” (Maurilio Rigo)